I recently happened upon a tract being published by a non-Christian religious sect. The tract, entitled, "Should You Believe in the Trinity?", presents arguments based on their understanding of Scripture as to why the Christian doctrine of the Triune God is incorrect. Instead, they asserted, God is one being - God the Father - and Jesus Christ is a separate, created being. The Holy Spirit is not a person at all, but a force that God uses as His power on earth, of which He gives to certain ones of His servants. This doctrine is similar to Arianism, an ancient heresy which also denies the Trinity and the deity of Christ Jesus.
Why is it so important that I believe in the Trinity?
Is it because every mainstream church's statement of faith includes a clause about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit... that concept being the keystone to our understanding of God? Perhaps. Is it because, if one were to disagree, they would be cast out of the church or burned at the stake as a heretic? Thankfully... no!
It is because of the far-reaching implications for my Christian life.
I believe in the Trinity because it contains the only explanation of God's character in relationship to others that satisfies me personally. (More on this later).
I believe in the Trinity because, if Jesus Christ is God, then He and He alone is worthy of my worship.
I believe in the Trinity because, if Jesus Christ is not God, then He cannot forgive me from my sins. (More on this later).
I believe in the Trinity first and foremost because I believe that the Scriptures support this idea, not just in words and phrases, but in the evidence of God's relationship with Himself and with us.
In the posts that follow, I will address the various arguments against the Trinity and provide whatever support that I find in the Bible.
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